At MarbleAir Architects, we understand that hiring an architect can be a complex process. What are the costs involved? What are the processes? How do you get started? To make sure you have a flawless experience, here are 8 of the most frequently asked questions we
“Anna was involved with the design, decision taking and implementation process concerning the church extension at St Agatha’s Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, an outstanding Grade II* listed building. Apart from architectural detail, her role included liaison with all the relevant authorities, and regular advisory and management meetings with the project team associated with overseeing the work for St Agatha’s. Throughout the building works her tenacity and atten- tion to detail ensured the whole process ran to plan. Indeed, the extension was built on time and within the budget! I would have no hesitation in recommending Anna in any professional capacity.” David Greasby, St Agatha’s Church Extension Project Chairman EXTENSION TO ST. AGATHA’S CHURCH, BRIGHTWELL-CUM-SOTWELL, OXFORDSHIRE Project also featured in: ‘Churches for Communities: Adapting Oxfordshire’s Churches for Wider
“Modifying an old and much loved but underused church in a rural village so that it can become a place of worship as well as a village hall is not an easy task. Architectural expertise is just one essential in the equation.
Your project will attract costs such as net construction cost and VAT, professional fees (some consultants charge VAT, others don’t) and fees concerning statutory permission. When it comes to the building cost, we recommend choosing builders who are VAT registered, who are either limited company or LLP and who have good
Pros and Cons, Service and Fee Comparison. Have you ever pondered… Do I really need an architect to help me with my building project? It seems simple. Surely, I can manage it on my own, OK, maybe with a help from a draftsman… This way I can save money towards
Am I posh enough to employ an architect? Pros & Cons Architects’ fees and offers vary broadly. The factors affecting the costs are the size of the practice, credentials of the designers, locality, the size of the team and turnover, and overheads the firm
Looking for some travel inspiration for 2022? As the travel restrictions start to ease and the world opens up again, our travel plans can finally come to life. The first and, I think, most exciting part is choosing where to go! After months of daydreaming about our holiday
With overseas travel being off limits for much of 2020, the beginning of the year is always a time to get back to planning a break. As we are becoming increasingly conscious of our carbon footprint, consumer demand for European city breaks
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Whether you are thinking of a complete bespoke build, a structural overhaul of a sensitive listed building or a contemporary glass extension, creating your dream home requires planning and attention to detail. Whatever your ambitions, a local architect nearby may well have some
